Junior Data Engineer

Great homes start with great people. At Keepmoat our purpose is clear, we create communities and transform lives. Every year we build thousands of high-quality homes that help more people and families find a place to call their own.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for talented people who want to do meaningful work, develop their careers and help shape the future of house building.

Job description

As a Junior Data Engineer, you'll join our Data & Insight team and play a key role in helping the business make data-driven decisions. Working alongside experienced data professionals, you'll support the development, maintenance and monitoring of data solutions that ensure our data is accurate, reliable and accessible for reporting, analytics and business insight.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in data engineering, gaining hands-on experience with modern data platforms, cloud technologies and data integration tools within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop, maintain and support data pipelines that move data from source systems into data warehouses, lake houses and other approved platforms.

* Assist with the optimisation of data pipelines to improve performance, reliability, scalability and maintainability.

* Write, test and maintain SQL queries, scripts and procedures to transform, validate and reconcile data.

* Support data modelling and schema design activities that underpin reporting and analytics solutions.

* Carry out data profiling, validation and quality checks, helping to identify and resolve data issues.

* Support cloud-based data engineering activities using Microsoft technologies, including Azure and Microsoft Fabric.

* Monitor scheduled data processes and integrations, investigating failures and supporting issue resolution.

* Create and maintain clear documentation for data pipelines, processes, controls and operational procedures.

* Work closely with BI Developers, Analysts and stakeholders to support trusted reporting and insight solutions.

* Follow development, testing, deployment and change management best practices.

* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance data quality and reduce manual effort.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential:

* At least one year of relevant technical work experience, which may include data analysis, data engineering, software development, technical support, reporting or systems-related activity.

* Good understanding of SQL and relational database concepts, with the ability to write, test and troubleshoot queries.

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.

* Ability to interpret business requirements and translate them into technical data-related tasks.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document technical processes clearly.

* Proactive and self-motivated approach, with the ability to manage priorities and take ownership of assigned tasks.

* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Desirable:

* Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Informatica or similar ETL/data integration tools.

* Understanding of data warehousing, data lakehouse concepts, data modelling and Power BI semantic models.

* Exposure to Python, Git, Dev Ops practices, source control, testing or deployment methodologies.

* Microsoft data certifications (such as DP-600 or DP-700), or a willingness to work towards professional certification.

* Flexibility to travel to other offices or sites when required.

Qualifications

Desirable:

* Relevant qualification in Data, Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Mathematics or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

* Microsoft data-related certifications (e.g. DP-600 or DP-700) are advantageous but not essential.

Why work for us?

Competitive rates of pay

Smart Holidays

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

5% discount on a Keepmoat home

Exclusive offers and discounts

Life Assurance and Health Assessments

Employee Assistance Programme

Volunteering Day and Payroll Giving

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